Water Quality: Blythe, CA
7 water systems • 16,357 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Blythe is served by 7 public water systems with a combined service population of 16,357 people, and has 81 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Blythe's violation count is 69% above the national average for California. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Blythe
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLYTHE - CITY OF | CA3310003 | Groundwater | 9,798 | 24 |
| CHUCKAWALLA VALLEY STATE PRISON | CA3310802 | Groundwater | 4,090 | 13 |
| RIVERSIDE CSA #122-MESA VERDE | CA3310028 | Groundwater | 766 | 3 |
| CSA 62 | CA3301577 | Groundwater | 614 | 8 |
| BLYTHE - MESA RANCH | CA3301428 | Groundwater | 558 | 14 |
| BLYTHE - HIDDEN BEACHES | CA3301630 | Groundwater | 393 | 7 |
| SPORTSMANS PARADISE | CA1300622 | Groundwater | 138 | 12 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.